Rex Blue commands the offense for Panthers win

By Team Reports Feb 18, 2024, 5:33am

Recap: Dawson Springs Panthers vs. Christian Fellowship Eagles

There's no place like home for the Dawson Springs Panthers, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on Christian Fellowship with a sharp 80-58 win on Saturday. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.

Dawson Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rex Blue, who almost dropped a triple-double on 19 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists. Blue hasn't dropped below 19 points for three straight games. Deacon Dever was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with three steals and two blocks.

Dawson Springs' win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-11. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.8 points per game. As for Christian Fellowship, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost 12 of their last 14 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-18 record this season.

Dawson Springs will be playing in front of their home fans against Community Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Dawson Springs knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Community Christian likes a good challenge. As for Christian Fellowship, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Mary at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Christian Fellowship's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last eight games.

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